Jessica Goodwin
Mountain View,CA
Summary
Results-driven professional specializing in donor stewardship and fundraising strategies. Expertise in enhancing donor relationships and coordinating successful events that drive increased engagement and funding.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Il Fornaio
Mountain View, California
10.2025 - Current
- Provided attentive customer service in fine dining, ensuring guests' needs were met promptly.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere to elevate overall dining experiences.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff for timely food delivery and seamless service flow.
Donor Relations Manager, Seasonal
Newport Festivals Foundation
Newport, Rhode Island
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated planning and execution of donor-focused events, including annual donor gala, to strengthen donor relationships.
- Executed donor stewardship initiatives, enhancing program visibility and driving onsite engagement.
- Managed donor experiences at major events, including exclusive donor lounge operations.
- Mentored interns and volunteers on donor relations best practices, cultivating an engaged and knowledgeable team.
Server and Supervisor
Stein's Beer Garden and Restaurant
Mountain View, California
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Trained new servers to ensure consistent service quality.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Supported team members during busy shifts to ensure smooth operations.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Partnerships Coordinator
ZERO Prostate Cancer
Alexandria, Virginia
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Cultivated relationships with partners to enhance collaboration and achieve partnership goals.
- Facilitated partner meetings to explore collaboration opportunities and strategies.
- Monitored progress on objectives set by each partner agreement to ensure the timely completion of projects.
- Streamlined grant application processes, enhancing submission efficiency and increasing funding opportunities for vital initiatives.
- Developed and maintained partner profiles, capturing contact information, project details, and performance data using Raiser’s Edge and Smartsheet.
- Processed invoices from partners for goods received or services rendered.
- Analyzed financial reports related to existing partnerships to assess performance metrics.
- Participated in the planning of annual conferences or other events aimed at increasing awareness about partnerships within the organization.
Volunteer Fundraising Consultant
International Sports and Music Project
New York, New York
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted targeted outreach to potential donors, securing partnerships that strengthened fundraising efforts and broadened resource access.
- Evaluated existing fundraising strategies, implementing data-driven techniques that improved donor engagement and boosted contributions.
Auto Claims Adjuster
Progressive Insurance
Johnston, Rhode Island
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Processed and resolved claims, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing cycle times.
- Conducted investigations of complex claims, ensuring accurate settlements and minimizing losses.
Fundraising Consultant
CFO Consulting Group, LLC
Providence, Rhode Island
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Executed targeted fundraising events, yielding significant contributions for campaign initiatives.
- Cultivated donor relationships for political candidates, resulting in increased fundraising effectiveness.
- Analyzed donor data trends to optimize outreach strategies and improve retention rates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC06.2020
Skills
- Donor stewardship
- Fundraising
- CRM software
- Partner collaboration
- Nonprofit experience
- Event coordination
- Volunteer management
- Records maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Strategic planning
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Canva
Timeline
Server
Il Fornaio
10.2025 - Current
Server and Supervisor
Stein's Beer Garden and Restaurant
09.2024 - 10.2025
Partnerships Coordinator
ZERO Prostate Cancer
12.2022 - 01.2024
Volunteer Fundraising Consultant
International Sports and Music Project
01.2022 - 12.2023
Donor Relations Manager, Seasonal
Newport Festivals Foundation
07.2021 - Current
Auto Claims Adjuster
Progressive Insurance
01.2021 - 12.2022
Fundraising Consultant
CFO Consulting Group, LLC
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill